Invite your family and friends and join the celebration on April 18 & 19, 2015!

Enjoy a week-end filled with Arabic flavors, sights and sounds! Enjoy unique live performances on the stage. Embark on a culinary tour at the Arab world food court. Shop for little treasures at the bustling souk. Explore fun activities and enjoy the games and rides. Then when you feel like relaxing, visit one of the exhibits on display or just enjoy a unique experience in an Arabian tent sipping some Arabic coffee!

Our deepest gratitude goes to our major sponsors for their trust in Alif Institute!

Explore the Fun Activities, and Enjoy the Games and Rides:

VOLUNTEER at the Festival

The Atlanta Arab Festival is coming up quickly on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, promising a fun and unique celebration of the food and culture of the Arab world! It is a great event for the entire family. Many hands are needed to stage this event every year, and volunteers are still very much needed!

Please visit the Volunteer page and sign up to task and time slot of your choice.

All Volunteers are invited to attend one of the two orientation sessions on Friday, April 17, at 10am or Friday, April 17, at 7pm. You will also receive your volunteer package and thank you gifts.

FESTIVAL HISTORY

In 2006, Alif Institute organized its first Arab American Family Day. The event featured educational displays about the Arab culture and Arab Americans, live music performance, folk dancing, traditional Arab costumes show, and various activities for children.

In 2010, the Family Day was grown to a two day event and renamed Atlanta Arab Festival. The Festival also included the participation of local artists, food providers, businesses and organizations.

Over the years, the event became an annual tradition that the community enjoys and looks forward to. In 2013, the Atlanta Arab Festival grew in numbers and drew over 3,500 attendees, more than double the number reached in 2010!

Continuing in it's path of growth, 2014 was the biggest year ever! Over 5,000 visitors enjoyed the largest selection of restaurants, vendors, children's activities, and performances! Several community/humanitarian organizations joined the festival and contributed to educate and engage the public. On the festival stage the performance by the National Arab Orchestra musicians impressed everyone. After all of these wonderful activities, Atlanta Arab Festival guests were able to relax in the largest, authentic Arabian tent in Atlanta!